Young Black man to female companion: Uptown is soooo weird. It’s like, if someone started singing on the street, everyone would join in, and they would all know the same dance.

21 Westbound
Overheard by I’ve been trying to put my finger on that for years.

One female coworker to another: I was drinking all morning.  I don’t know what you were doing!

225 South 6th St
Overheard by I wish I was drinking too!

Mom YELLING at young child: WHY WOULD YOU WANNA MAKE THAT KIND OF NOISE IN THE STORE?

Midway Target
Overheard by someone TWO AISLES OVER wondering where he gets it.

College student: My only other achievements in life lately, you know, other than not going to prison, have been in the
World of Warcraft.

Campus Connector
Overheard by Aim high buddy, aim high.

4-year-old boy: Mommy, how come they don’t recycle?
Mommy: Because they’re not being considerate of Mother Earth.
(Mommy and sons climb into their large SUV.)

Leaving the Minnesota WorkForce Center at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue
Overheard by Teach Your Children Well

Drunk black guy on his cell phone smoking in the alley: No, man, I said I ain’t ready for no 8 ball yet!  I will TELL you when I’m ready for my 8 ball!

Turtle’s in Shakopee
Overheard by just gonna go back inside now